The Central Bears tipped the host Nature Coast Tech Sharks basketball team by a final score of 49-42 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Bears face the Land O' Lakes Gators (Land O' Lakes, FL) in a non-league game, on Monday, December 18. Central will attempt to move on its 5-1 season record.

With the defeat, Nature Coast Tech moves to 2-3 on the year. The Sharks host Hernando (Brooksville, FL) to face the Leopards in a game on Tuesday, December 19. The Leopards enter the game with a record of 2-6. Hernando lost 45-37 in their recent non-league game against Pasco (Dade City, FL)